Bulgur Salad with Tuna and Capers

Imported Italian tuna in olive oil is more expensive than regular canned tuna, but it has a lot more flavour. You can buy this tuna at Italian specialty food shops and upscale grocery stores. Bulgur comes from the Middle East. It consists of whole-wheat kernels that have been steamed and dried. Most Middle Eastern markets and health food stores carry it. Yield is 4 servings.

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Directions for: Bulgur Salad with Tuna and Capers

Ingredients

1 ½ cup coarse bulgur

2 ¾ cup water

1 tsp salt

pinch sugar

1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 170 g cans imported Italian tuna in olive oil

2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained

½ small red onion, finely chopped

2 Tbsp garlic, minced

pinch cayenne pepper

Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper

⅓ cup lemon juice

2 cup ripe grape tomatoes, cut in half

3 Tbsp olive oil

4 leaves fresh basil, chopped

1 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander, chopped

3 scallions, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan toast the bulgur over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes (it should make popping sounds in the pan and be browned slightly).